Criticism Quote by Ann Patchett

I don’t believe that a reviewer or a critic can really criticize well unless he can praise well.

— James Dickey

I can take any amount of criticism, as long as it is unqualified praise.

— Noel Coward

My work is very much like the restaurant critic's - a number of factors come together to make for a strong review.

— Hank Stuever

Especially when you're at a high level in an organization, criticism can be devastating to an employee. I prefer to praise employees for what…

— Richard Branson

I made the decision to take on board the critical feedback. Reviews are something you can easily ignore as a performer or writer but…

— Rufus Wainwright

I love criticism just so long as it's unqualified praise.

— Noel Coward

Many people know how to criticize, but few know how to praise.

— Ethel Waters

It is difficult to read the reviews when you start because you see something in your collection and the press sees something else. That…

— Carolina Herrera

I have been both praised and criticized. The criticism stung, but the praise sometimes bothered me even more. To have received such praise and…

— Billy Joel

You can't really praise somebody's work and then criticize the process.

— Lucinda Williams

A lot of praise is given to very mediocre work. Critics have lost their taste, hearing, and eyesight.

— Steven Berkoff

Don’t get high off praises, and don’t get too low on critiques.

— Janelle Monae